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OUTLINE
What is Personality Disorder
Signs of Personality Disorder
Types of Personality Disorder
Cluster A: Paranoid Personality Disorder
Symptoms and Treatment
Cluster B: Borderline Personality Disorder
Symptoms
Treatment
Cluster C: Dependent Personality Disorder
Symptoms
Treatment
Conclusion
 WHAT IS PERSONALITY
DISORDER
A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and
unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving. It causes significant
problems in relationships, social activities, work and school - Mayo Clinic
Personality disorders are a group of mental illnesses. They involve long-term
patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy and inflexible.
 Signs of Personality Disorders
Issues with problematic
self esteem inconsistent parenting
values
relationship trouble dealing
problems with stress

difficulty with difficulty regulating

empathy emotions

work trouble with

low boundaries
difficulties self-awareness
 Types of Personality Disorders

CLUSTER A: CLUSTER B: CLUSTER C:

Severe anxiety
Odd thinking and Dramatic and
and fear
eccentric behavior erratic behavior Avoidant personality
Paranoid personality disorder Antisocial personality disorder disorder
Dependent personality
Schizoid personality disorder Borderline personality disorder
disorder
Schizotypal personality disorder Histrionic personality disorder Obsessive-compulsive
Narcissistic personality disorder disorder
 CLUSTER A:
PARANOID PERSONALITY
DISORDER
Paranoid Personality Disorder(PPD) is a mental health condition marked by a pattern of
distrust and suspicion of others without adequate reason to be suspicious. People with
PPD are always on guard, believing that others are constantly trying to demean, harm or
threaten them. Childhood emotional neglect, physical neglect and supervision neglect
may play a significant role in the development of PPD in adolescence and early
adulthood.
SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
SYMPTOMS TREATMENT

Reluctant to confide in others or reveal Cognitive behavioral therapy

personal information because they’re (CBT)
afraid the information will be used against Dialectical behavior therapy
them. (DBT)
Unforgiving and hold grudges. Medication such as anti-
Read hidden meanings in the innocent depressants or antipsychotic
remarks or casual looks of others. drugs though it is not usually
Perceive attacks on their character that recommended.
aren’t apparent to others
 CLUSTER B:
Borderline PersonalitY
Disorder (BPD)?
BPD also known as emotionally unstable
personality disorder (EUPD) is a mental illness that
severely impacts a person’s ability to regulate their
emotions.
It is characterized by -
Distorted self-image
Unstable relationships
Impulsivity
Lack of emotion regulation
Anxiety, depression & anger
 SYMPTOMS of Borderline Personality
Disorders
Petulant Discouraged
Unpredictable mood Fears of being
swings, abandoned,
passive-aggressiveness, neediness.
and a need to feel Emotional mood
in control swings

Impulsive Self-destructive
Binging, risky Partaking in
and aggressive self-harming and
behaviors abusive behaviors
 TREATMENT
Borderline personality disorder is mainly treated using psychotherapy, but
medication may be added. Your doctor also may recommend
hospitalization if your safety is at risk.
Treatment can help you learn skills to manage and cope with your
condition
 CLUSTER C:
DEPENDENT
Personality Disorder
Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is a type of
anxious personality disorder. People with DPD
often feel helpless, submissive or incapable of
taking care of themselves. They may have trouble
making simple decisions. It can be brought on by
childhood trauma, abusive relationships, etc
 TREATMENT
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): This care teaches you new ways to
handle difficult situations. Psychotherapy and CBT can take time before
you start to feel better. With psychotherapy and CBT, your provider
guides you to improve your self-confidence. Your provider will also talk
to you about finding more positive relationships. A positive, meaningful
relationship can build self-confidence and help you overcome some of the
symptoms of DPD.
 CONCLUSION
Personality disorders can significantly disrupt the lives of both the affected
person and those who care about that person. It may cause problems with
relationships, work or school, and can lead to social isolation or alcohol or drug
abuse. In some cases, you may not realize that you have a personality disorder
because your way of thinking and behaving seems natural to you. And you may
blame others for the challenges you face. Many people with a personality
disorder recover over time. There's no single approach that suits everyone –
treatment should be tailored to the individual.